Survey
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Manufacturer: Strem Chemicals, Inc. 7 Mulliken Way Newburyport, MA 01950-4098 SECTION 1 STREM CUSTOMER SERVICE: CHEMTREC (EMERGENCY ONLY): POISON CENTER: (978) 462-3191 (800) 424-9300 (800) 562-8236 Product Identification CHEMICAL NAME: Rhenium powder (99.99%) PRODUCT NUMBER: 75-1890 CAS REGISTRY NUMBER: 7440-15-5 FORMULA: Re EINECS NUMBER: 231-124-5 CHEMICAL FAMILY: metal or element SYNONYM: none SECTION 2 Composition and Information on Ingredients INGREDIENT: Title Compound SECTION 3 CAS# % 7440-15-5 100 ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL) no data no data Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Inhalation hazard as a fine dust or fume. PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation (of dust or fume) EYE CONTACT: The dust may cause slight to mild irritation of the eyes. SKIN CONTACT: The dust may cause slight to mild irritation of the skin. INHALATION: Hazard associated with inhalation of fine dust or fume. May be irritating to nasal cavity and respiratory tract. INGESTION: No specific information is available on the physiological effects of ingestion. ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS: Dust may be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: NTP: No No information available on health effects of prolonged or repeated exposure . IARC: No SECTION 4 OSHA: No First Aid Measures EYE EXPOSURE: Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN EXPOSURE: Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists. INHALATION: Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance. INGESTION: Seek medical attention immediately. Keep victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel. SECTION 5 FLASH POINT: Fire Fighting Measures not applicable AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: EXPLOSION LIMITS: not applicable not applicable EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM: None. Material is non-flammable. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: No special fire fighting procedures required for this material. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION AND DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None UNUSUAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS: SECTION 6 May self-ignite if wetted with alcohols or related organics. Accidental Release Measures SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES: SECTION 7 Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite or sodium carbonate and swept up. Handling and Storage HANDLING AND STORAGE: SECTION 8 Store in a tightly sealed container. Handle fine powders in a well-ventilated area. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection EYE PROTECTION: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory. SKIN PROTECTION: Wear protective gloves. VENTILATION: Material may form or contain a fine dust that may become airborne during handling. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood. RESPIRATOR: If handling material in the form of a fine dust and ventilation is not available, a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134. ADDITIONAL PROTECTION: SECTION 9 No additional protection required Physical and Chemical Properties COLOR AND FORM: -325 mesh pwdr. MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 186.2 MELTING POINT (°C): not applicable BOILING POINT (°C): 5900° VAPOR PRESSURE: not applicable SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 21.04 ODOR: none SOLUBILITY IN WATER: SECTION 10 STABILITY: Insoluble Stability and Reactivity Air and moisture stable solid. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: no hazardous polymerization CONDITIONS TO AVOID: INCOMPATIBILITY: If used as a catalyst, keep spent catalyst away from combustibles. They could ignite. Oxidizing agents, alcohols, and halogens DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: none SECTION 11 Toxicological Information RTECS DATA: Intraperitoneal (mouse); LD50: >10 gm/kg. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: No data available MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: No data available TETRATOGENIC EFFECTS: Page 2 No data available PRODUCT NUMBER: 75-1890 SECTION 12 Ecological Information ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: SECTION 13 No data available Disposal Considerations DISPOSAL: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations. SECTION 14 Transportation Information SHIPPING NAME (CFR): Non-hazardous HAZARD CLASS (CFR): NA ADDITIONAL HAZARD CLASS (CFR): PACKING GROUP (CFR): NA NA UN ID NUMBER (CFR): NA SHIPPING NAME (IATA): Non-hazardous HAZARD CLASS (IATA): NA ADDITIONAL HAZARD CLASS (IATA): PACKING GROUP (IATA): UN ID NUMBER (IATA): SECTION 15 NA NA NA Regulatory Information TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory SARA (TITLE 313): Title compound not listed SECOND INGREDIENT: THIRD INGREDIENT: SECTION 16 none none Other Information DISCLAIMER: The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. PREPARATION DATE: 12/10/00 REVISION DATE: Page 3 12/10/00 PRODUCT NUMBER: 75-1890